Got me a big Hickory from CL

The guy said there was a lot of interest in tree, I guess I was the lucky winner
Then I find out It;s 2mi away.
Started on it today, It's green and man it is heavy stuff
He wanted to know if was going to take the branches, I thought , well It's Hickory, so I said I would take everything 2 1/2" and up.
Does Hickory dry about like Oak

I have alot of Shagbark hickory............burns very good. If CSS now it should be ready for the 14 and 15 season.
Don't burn it in Novemeber though.......use it on one of those cold Michigan nights when the ice is hanging from the gutters.

Hickory is a slow seasoning wood....alot like white oak. I'd give it two years minimum, split and stacked....
that is, UNLESS you are using it for smoking or cooking on the fire......in that case, start using it today!!

I dont mean to be telling you guys what to do but I'd be over in that yard with a lawn rake and leaf bags picking up every twig.
Hdrock you would tell us if you paid for that log, right?
I wouldnt think less of you if you told us you were the highest bidder.
Well, I guess thats progress...probably dropped nuts on the guys car, too close to the house, shaded the flower bed.

I dont mean to be telling you guys what to do but I'd be over in that yard with a lawn rake and leaf bags picking up every twig.
Hdrock you would tell us if you paid for that log, right?
I wouldnt think less of you if you told us you were the highest bidder.
Well, I guess thats progress...probably dropped nuts on the guys car, too close to the house, shaded the flower bed.

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Ya he said he didn't like all the nuts , all over
Yes I would tell ya If I paid for it , but no it's a freebie ,the guy said he was communicating with someone else and they stopped responding, so I was next up, and I had sent him 2 emails.

The day started out ok, but ,went n got a hair cut ,went over to work on the tree, cut some more up ,loaded some but had to quit.
Last week I was moving some big rounds with the cant hook I slipped and the end of the handle went into me ribs hard, I have been working since then cuttin and haulin wood , but I think I cracked a rib, It wasn't as bad before but It's hurting more now, and it was hurting to much today trying to move around the big rounds.
I may be able to get my SEL to help me get the rest out of there.
To top it off I think I blew up my 61 today
Oh ya, cut my dam finger to

Exactly! Make the chips (or you could use bark or twigs) wet, wrap them up in a foil packet, poke some holes in the packet with a fork, put it right on the burners.......instant hickory-smoke on the gas grille!!

Fantastic score Man that hickory is kicking your a$$! LOL Like others have said hickory is a great smoking wood.. The smaller branches would be good for this.. I would avoid using the bark for smoking as it can leave a bad taste.. Love the smell of burning hickory!

For sure to get that hickory, I'd also take a rake to clean up everything for the guy. Great find.

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Ya know ! I was thinking about taking a rake today, but figured I'll wait till I more stuff outa the way, I did start filling a trash can.

Well ! I have some help for the weekend to haul it out, a 41year old weight lifter,a 19 y/o football player, and another wood hauler Ford PU
I can get it cut up , then with 2 vehicles and a 2 mi trip it should be a snap to get er done

Feeling much better today, had a productive day, most everything cut up, and got a good load.
I have had this dolly/hand cart, 21 years, and always finding more good uses for it
Pics from today, I know you all like pics